In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 48 minutes, completing the 2077km route in 22h 56min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
- Total time: 22h 56min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 15min
- Energy: ~459 kWh
- Distance: 2077km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 44min |
22h 56min |
| Charging time: |
3h 53min |
3h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~374 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (12 min, 23% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (22 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Turmöl Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Raststation Kammern (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Martinci (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 13:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 14:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Fashion Outlet Center (10 min, 19% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Globus Baumarkt (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
EnBW Rastpark24 (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Raststation Kammern (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Won
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR achieved a 48-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2077km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 15min vs 3h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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